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    Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty

    In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree.  This is Ashley Maher’s…

    Dorothy Johnson-Laird April 4, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands

    Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…

    Tyler Bennet April 3, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Rising Teenage Guitarist and Singer-Songwriter Asher Brinson Debuts with Bluegrass Stars

    Asher Brinson — Midnight Hurricane (self-release, 2026) Asher Brinson is a young bluegrass guitarist and singer-songwriter from eastern North Carolina that has attracted a lot…

    Angel Romero April 2, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Hidden Hermeto Flute Gems Revealed On New Tribute Release

    Aline Gonçalves, Andrea Ernest Dias, Carlos Malta, Eduardo Neves – Obra Viva de Hermeto Pascoal – Vol. 1 Flautas (Rocinante, 2025) Obra Viva de Hermeto…

    Tyler Bennet March 30, 2026 No Comments
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    Mama Sissoko Returns With Diamond Fingers After A Decade

    Mama Sissoko – Diamond Fingers (One World Records, 2026) Malian guitarist Mama Sissoko will be releasing his long-delayed album Diamond Fingers on March 6, 2026.…

    Angel Romero March 29, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Shelton & Williams Shifting Sand cover artwork. An image of a house over sand dunes.
    Music videos

    Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”

    World Music Central News Room April 3, 2026 No Comments
  • Sami Yusuf sitting leaning against a wall. An architecturally ornate building is behind him.
    Music videos

    Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

    World Music Central News Room March 31, 2026 No Comments
  • Ashby Frank Stokes County Buck Dancing Man cover artwork. A photo of the dancer jumping.
    Music videos

    Ashby Frank Salutes a Festival Original, “Stokes County Buck Dancing Man”

    World Music Central News Room March 30, 2026 No Comments
  • Anthony Almonte's cover artwork. Two filtered images of the artist.
    Music videos

    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments
  • Liza Lo by Kayla Raquel. Black and white photo of Liza sitting.
    Music videos

    Liza Lo’s “Birdsong,” a Gentle Indie-Folk Song About Friendship and Romance

    World Music Central News Room March 28, 2026 No Comments
  • Kavita Shah and Bau sitting around a table in a courtyard full of plants.
    Music videos

    Kavita Shah & Bau Revisit ‘Miss Perfumado’ In Mindelo Video

    World Music Central News Room March 27, 2026 No Comments

La Plazuela standing by an industrial building
Events

Flamenco Gets a Digital Pulse: La Plazuela’s NYC Debut

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2025 No Comments FlamencoLa Plazuelaworld music

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Granada-based duo La Plazuela makes its long-awaited New York City debut at (Le) Poisson Rouge, bringing a bold fusion of…

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Anoushka Shankar standing in a street at night. Photo by Laura Lewis.
Music videos

Sitar Meets Psytrance: Anoushka Shankar Ignites “We Burn So Brightly”

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2025 1 Comment Anoushka Shankarworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Anoushka Shankar – Photo by Laura Lewis) Anoushka Shankar, the renowned sitarist, composer, and producer, has released “We Burn So Brightly,“ the second…

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v cover artwork. a color photo of the artist holding a Persian lute.
Album reviews

Ahmadreza Nabizadeh Revives Persian Folk Tradition with Mar Jangeh

Tyler Bennet March 3, 2025 No Comments Ahmadreza NabizadehIranian musicPersian musicworld music

Ahmadreza Nabizadeh – Mar Jangeh (X DOT 25 Music, 2024) Ahmadreza Nabizadeh’s 2024 album, Mar Jangeh (X DOT 25 Music), is a rich homage to…

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Events

Six Strings, Infinite Sounds: Paolo Angeli’s guitar Alchemy at Joe’s Pub

World Music Central News Room March 3, 2025 No Comments Italian musicPaolo AngeliSardinian musicworld music

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, Sardinian composer, ethnomusicologist, and instrument maker Paolo Angeli takes the stage at Joe’s Pub, New York City, for a boundary-defying…

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Music videos

Branching Out: Remedy Tree’s New Video Reaches Beyond

World Music Central News Room March 2, 2025 No Comments AmericanaBluegrassRemedy Tree

Remedy Tree has released the official music video for their latest single, “Beyond What I Can See.” Mixing bluegrass and Americana, the song explores ambition,…

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The album cover for Namaste Bombay – A Musical Tribute to Hindi Cinema has a retro-inspired design with a deep magenta and gold color scheme. The title is prominently displayed in bold, distressed lettering, with "Namaste Bombay" in large pink and white text. Below, the tagline "A Musical Tribute to Hindi Cinema" reinforces the theme. The cover features multiple images: a musician recording vocals, a hand adjusting a mixing console, and a smiling producer in a studio. It lists contributing artists such as Priti Kaur, Mangal Singh, Bali Brahmbhatt, Rekha, and Abira. The album is produced by Kuljit Bhamra, whose name appears in a contrasting blue font.
Album reviews

Namaste Bombay: A Filmi Love Letter to Hindi Cinema’s Golden Sound

Madison Quinn March 2, 2025 No Comments Bollywoodworld music

Various Artists — Namaste Bombay — A Musical Tribute to Hindi Cinema (ARC, 2024) There is something about the sound of a sitar plucking its…

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The album cover for Baarakelaw by Samba Touré features an impressionistic painting of a bustling West African market scene. The composition is filled with people navigating a crowded street lined with colorful vehicles and makeshift stalls under a hazy, textured sky.
Charts

Samba Touré Tops Transglobal World Music Chart for March 2025

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2025 No Comments Samba TouréTransglobal World Music Chartworld fusionworld music

Baarakelaw by Malian artist Samba Touré attained the highest spot on the Transglobal World Music Chart for March 2025. Baarakelaw mixes traditional northern Malian Songhoy…

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The album cover for Héritage by Songhoy Blues features a central figure with dark, glossy skin wears a traditional African mask adorned with beads. The body is partially covered in cowrie shells and golden-hued organic patterns. The background blends weathered textures with a symmetrical, mirrored design. The album title and band name appear in bold, yellow and white text within a black circle in the upper right corner.
Charts

Songhoy Blues #1 on NACC Charts for February 25

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2025 No Comments desert bluesMalian musicNACC chartsSonghoy Bluesworld music

Héritage (Transgressive/PIAS, 2025), the fourth recording by Songhoy Blues, is the most popular world music album at North American College, Community & Non-Comm (NACC) radio.…

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Santrofi - Making Moves cover artwork. A photo of the band.
Charts

Santrofi Rises to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for March 2025

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2025 No Comments Ghanaian musicHighlifeSantrofiworld music

Making Moves by Ghanaian Highlife band Santrofi has reached the number one spot of World Music Charts Europe for the month of March 2025. Co-produced…

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Songhoy Blues., Oumar Touré, Aliou Touré and Garba Touré - Photo by Kiss Diouara
Artist Profiles

Songhoy Blues: A Career of Innovation and Advocacy

Angel Romero March 1, 2025 No Comments Aliou Tourédesert bluesGarba TouréMalian musicOumar TouréSonghoy Bluesworld music

(headline image: Songhoy Blues, Oumar Touré, Aliou Touré and Garba Touré – Photo by Kiss Diouara) Songhoy Blues emerged in 2013 with a distinctive sound…

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